Kern County Fire Department Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $4,255.27 - $5,085.45 Monthly
Location : 3951 Fruitvale Ave., Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Shift - Full Time
Job Number: 10113
Department: ANIMAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Information
Shift work: 5% additional pay for evening shift work, 7.5% additional pay for night shift work; applicants must be willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.
Examinations:
Appraisal (100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: investigating, oral exam and/or review of application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
Registration as a Veterinary Technician by the Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine to the State of California.
A valid Class C California driver's license is required upon appointment.
Please ensure all applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to
Full Job Description for:
This position works within the Kern County Animal Services Department. For more information about the department, please view their website .
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
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Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the Kern Conty Animal Services Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits
*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!
: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
01
I possess a current and valid Registration as a Veterinary Technician by the Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine in the State of California.

• Yes
• No

02
I have attached a copy of my valid registration as a Veterinary Technician issued by the State of California. I understand that failure to attach a copy of this registration will result in the rejection of my application.

• Yes
• No

03
Are you willing and able to work any shift within a 24-hour period and any five (5) days within a seven (7)-day period?

• Yes
• No

Required Question